The Civil War provided an oppertunity for authors to share personal experiences and thoughts in consequence to the reemphasis of freedom.

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Civil War/General Info.
  • March 1861- April 18
  • North Wins/ 620,000 men killed
  • Slavery Abolished
  • Sparked African American Lit in the U.S.
Personal Thought/ Experience
  • Unjust Laws- "Civil Disobedience"
  • All Authors have Connection to war
  • Lived During War time
  • Sombow affected by war
  • "A House Divided against itself cannot stand"
Reemphasis on Freedom
  • Compared to the Rev. War V. Civil War
  • Slaves were free
  • 4 million slaces gained freedom